San Diego Chargers LB Larry English (foot) appears to be finally healthy and looked strong this preseason. His outer foot bone is holding up when he "bends" the edge while pass rushing. English had surgical screws put in his foot in 2010 and another one in 2011. He weighed over 260 pounds in 2011, and he's now weighing in at 253 pounds. English is unlikely to start in Week 1, but he spent time in the nickel and dime packages during the preseason, and he's expected to line up at left and outside linebacker in the season opener.

San Diego Chargers LB Melvin Ingram (knee) is tentatively expected to undergo reconstruction surgery of his left anterior cruciate ligament next week, a source said. The renowned Dr. James Andrews will perform the operation. Ingram is expected to miss the 2013 season, before returning to the field in 2014 at or near full strength. LB Larry English is the current in-house leader to start in Ingram's place, although the club is looking into free agent possibilities, including free-agent LB Dwight Freeney (Colts).

San Diego Chargers LB Larry English said he hopes to earn the starting outside linebacker job that LB Melvin Ingram (knee) held before his injury. "I'm just concentrating on being able to provide what the team needs. [Head coach Mike McCoy] emphasized to all of us that now is the time for someone to step up and provide what we'll miss from Melvin, and I have that opportunity now to be the guy the team needs," English said.

San Diego Chargers LB Larry English (hamstring) appears to be fully recovered from a hamstring injury which sidelined him for two weeks early in training camp. He has made a difference in the first two preseason games.

San Diego Chargers LB Larry English (groin) was not practicing Tuesday, July 31. He missed time during offseason workouts due to a groin injury, but it's uncertain if that has cropped up or if he is dealing with a new ailment.

San Diego Chargers oft-injured OLB Larry English (groin) suffered a groin injury last week and wasn't able to take part in the team's position drills Tuesday, May 29. He was moving around well while working on the side with team trainers. Head coach Norv Turner said English had a great five weeks of workouts and is expected to return within the next week.

San Diego Chargers rookie OLB Melvin Ingram will play outside linebacker for the team. He is expected to improve their pass rush and their third-down defense. Ingram recorded 19 sacks and 26 tackles for a loss in the last two seasons at South Carolina. "He's a playmaker and he's going to bring the heat, which is what we're looking for," general manager A.J. Smiths said. Head coach Norv Turner said Ingram is the most versatile, complete linebacker in the draft.

The team plans to have OLBs Shaun Phillips and Jarret Johnson start at outside backer, but don't view Ingram and Antwan Barnes as backups at the position. The team also has OLBs Travis LaBoy and Larry English on roster. Smith said the team's goal is to have four or five outside linebackers that can rotate in and rush the passer. "Our goal is to try and get four of them creating havoc so that we can make it a little bit easier on the guys at the back end," Smith said.

San Diego Chargers LB Larry English (knee) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Sept. 14. Head coach Norv Turner would like English to play this week. "I am hopeful that we can find a spot to get him active and get him up playing," Turner said.